Antique Jefferson Roll Top Desk

Vintage french country writing desk w tiger oak top and three drawers.

Antique jefferson roll top desk.

Make offer antique roll top desk oak indianapolis cabinet and rolling chair b l. Rare globe wernicke co ltd london antique pedestal oak roll top office desk. Roll top desks came into existence in the united states during the latter part of the 19th century. Most antique desks were made by hand and use fine.

It s made of oak i believe and stuck to the underside of the top section is some old newspaper dated sunday january 4 1903. Especially if your desk like many sold in the sears. Edwardian oak roll top desk. Antique oak s roll top desk.

Take a thorough set of measurements for your desk including height depth and width of both the bottom desk and the tambour or roll top. Sometimes a small antique ladies writing desk has been converted from washstands or dressing tables. Make offer antique oak s roll top desk. Jefferson roll top 3 years ago these desks were made in santa cruz ca and i believe the company had to shut down in the 1990s due to competition from china.

Typically antique secretary desks from the 1800s have solid wood or much thicker veneers. Antique oak roll top twin pedestal desk with 6 drawers. Each desk featured a rolling door that slid up and down to reveal or conceal built in pigeonholes shelves and a flat writing surface. I have a roll top desk that i got from a friend years ago.

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Make offer roll top antique quarter sawn oak 50 high s raised panel roll top desk antique mahagany grand rapids company roll top desk chair 37 drawers 1900 1 475 00. Another key indicator of authenticity is the drawer linings. I cannot find anything out about it since he died a couple of years ago.